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108 (number)
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108 is the natural number following 107 and preceding 109. The hyperfactorial of 3 since it is of the form 11 ⋅22 ⋅33, divisible by the value of its φ function, which is 36. Divisible by the number of its divisors, hence it is a refactorable number. The angle in degrees of the angles of a regular pentagon in Euclidean space. Palindromic in bases 11,17,26,35 and 53 a Harshad number in bases 2,3,4,6,7,9,10,11,12,13 and 16 a self number. Nine dozen There are 108 free polyominoes of order 7, the equation 2 sin ⁡ = ϕ results in the golden ratio. The number 108 is considered sacred by the Dharmic Religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, mukhya Shivaganas are 108 in number and hence Shaiva religions, particularly Lingayats, use 108 rudraksha beaded lace for japa. Also they recite supreme lord Shivas 108 names daily during their morning Shivapuja, in Gaudiya Vaishnavism, there are 108 gopis of Vrindavan. Recital of these names, often accompanied by the counting of a 108-beaded mala, is considered sacred, accordingly, a japa mala usually has beads for 108 repetitions of a mantra. The Sri Vaishnavite Tradition has 108 Divya Kshetras of Lord Vishnu, according to the Oriental Architecture site there are 5 monumental guardian gates to the fortified temple city of Angkor Thom. In front of each gate stand giant statues of 54 gods and 54 demons which represent the churning of the ocean. Tibetan Buddhist malas or rosaries are usually 108 beads, sometimes 111 including the guru bead, zen priests wear juzu around their wrists, which consists of 108 beads. Suzuki explains that the Sanskrit word translated as statement is pada which can also mean foot-step or a position and this confusion over the word pada explains why some have mistakenly held that the reference to 108 statements in the Lankavatara refer to the 108 steps that many temples have. In Japan, at the end of the year, a bell is chimed 108 times in Buddhist temples to finish the old year, each ring represents one of 108 earthly temptations a person must overcome to achieve nirvana. Jews often give gifts and charitable donations in multiples of the number 18, associated with the Hebrew word chai, meaning alive, living, the number 108 both is a multiple of 18 and contains the numbers 1 and 8 that compose the number 18. Many East Asian martial arts trace their roots back to Buddhism, specifically, because of their ties to Buddhism,108 has become an important symbolic number in a number of martial arts styles. According to Marma Adi and Ayurveda, there are 108 pressure points in the body, the Chinese school of martial arts agrees with the South Indian school of martial arts on the principle of 108 pressure points. 108 number figures prominently in the associated with karate, particularly the Gōjū-ryū discipline

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108 (artist)
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108 is an Italian artist in the field of street art and contemporary art from Alessandria. 108 has moved from working in traditional art to painting large. He was the first writer to use instead of letters for his name. He started to work when he was a child on the streets of Alessandria and his work has appeared on the streets of Milan, Paris, London, Berlin, and New York City. His first works known by people are enigmatic “blob”-like yellow shapes and it is his firm intention to make visual chaos. During March 2008 he was invited to join Nomadaz in Los Angeles with Eltono, Dem, Microbo, 108’s doomy black abstractions are engaging and challenging in equal measure. 2014 - Genius Loci, Sale dArte City of Alessandria, Italy,2013 - La Tour, Curated by Galerie Itinerrance, Paris, France. 2012 - Seventeen Dens, solo show, Ego Gallery, Lugano,2011 - Fame festival 2010, Grottaglie, Taranto, Italy. 2011 - La forma dellinverno, solo show, curated by Pietro Rivasi, Spazio Avia Pervia, Modena,2010 - Agli antipodi della realtà, Solo show, curated by Guillaume Von Holden, Zelle Arte Contemporanea, Palermo, Italy. 2010 - Sweet Sheets, Palazzo della Cultura di Modica, Modica,2010 - Fame festival 2010, Grottaglie, Taranto, Italy. 2009 - Leterno ascoltare delle pietre, solo show, Studiodieci - Vercelli,2008 - Nomadaz, Los Angeles, USA. 2007 - Walls - Venice Biennale, Venezia,2006 - Segundo Asalto, Zaragoza, Spain. 2005 - Urban Edge Show, Milano,2003 - Street art show, Leeds. Official 108 site 108 Gallery on Ekosystem. org 108 Gallery on Zelle. it

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108 (emergency telephone number)
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108 is a free telephone number for emergency services in India. It is currently operational in 20 states and two Union Territories The 108 Emergency Response Service is an emergency service providing integrated medical, police. The service is a partnership between state governments and private EMS providers. This 108 service is rolled out initially by Ramalinga Raju. Dr. Y. S Rajashekar Reddy who was then the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, was the chief minister to sign an agreement with EMRI to roll out services in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This system was introduced by Central government of India, and the system was designed by Satyam Infotech. As of November 2014, this service had handled over 540,000 emergency cases in India. Telling Siri on an iOS device will call emergency services, when an emergency is reported through 108, the call taker gathers the needed basic information and dispatches appropriate services. Basic information obtained includes, Where the call is placed from, number of people injured and the condition of the injured. The callers name and contact number – for location guidance if required, Emergency help dispatched through this process is expected to reach the site of the emergency in an average of 18 minutes. Pre-hospital care will be given to patients being transported to the nearest hospital, GVK EMRI operates Dial 108 in Emergency in public private partnership with state governments. The service is free to patients. Call 108 and save a life,108 Emergency Ambulance Services at Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project